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Elon Musk Faces National Class-Action Lawsuit Over Unpaid Petition Payments

The lawsuit accuses Musk's America PAC of failing to pay over 100 petition signers and referrals, with claims exceeding $5 million.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo
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Overview

  • A national class-action lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleging Musk's America PAC failed to pay petition signers and referrals in swing states during the 2024 election.
  • Lead plaintiffs include individuals from Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Georgia, with one also serving as a canvasser in Michigan and Georgia.
  • The lawsuit claims petition signers were promised payments of $47, later increased to $100, along with bonuses for successful referrals, but many were not compensated.
  • The plaintiffs, represented by the law firm Lichten & Liss-Riordan, estimate over 100 people are owed more than $5 million in total payments.
  • Musk spent $300 million supporting Trump's campaign and now leads the Department of Government Efficiency, raising questions about his political influence and accountability.